Who asks you to solve a problem defines the problem as much as the real challenge itself. This phenomenon dogs so many learning technology efforts. The framing of objectives and success by a combination of IT (and its ‘People Systems’ cousin), Finance, Procurement and PMO departments can squeeze the life out of what might be… Continue reading The four horsepeople of learning tech?
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A theory about learning technology
Here is a theory about how technologies for learning are handled in organisations. Organisations buy Technology Systems Learning teams need products to help people learn Users want tools to help them at work Admittedly, this theory needs some evidential rigour to test it and refine it. It is based on generalisations from my own experience… Continue reading A theory about learning technology
Boom times for elearning
I was struck by this extensive summary of market data about the growth of learning technologies. Pretty much every indicator is showing significant growth across education and corporate learning segments. Close to two years in on our COVID experience, this is not much of a surprise, I suppose. It has taken the forced closure of… Continue reading Boom times for elearning
The new TikTok for learning is, erm, TikTok…
Yes. That is quite a click baity title. To avoid thrashing around in sound bites and misunderstandings, I will open by stating what this post is not about: The next big thing for learning. TikTok is the current big thing for almost anything you can think of and is well used for many learning applications… Continue reading The new TikTok for learning is, erm, TikTok…
Learning in a metaverse
I will open by declaring two positions. Firstly, I believe that the metaverse idea is very interesting. I am uncertain how it might unfold, of course, but there is value in many of the ideas that we are yet to really see. Secondly, I am deeply annoyed by Zuckerberg hijacking the idea to satisfy the… Continue reading Learning in a metaverse
Netflix of learning…again
This is a thought I have been chewing on for a couple of months and am sharing here as a way of working it out a little more. So, fair warning, this is an incomplete idea. Please chip in with your own ideas – I realise I need the help. A constant theme of conversation… Continue reading Netflix of learning…again
Virtual or real talent? Does it matter?
When I referenced this story (in last week’s newsletter) about Warner Music signing a virtual pop artist in China I did not expect a connection to EY to crop up. What might a software generated pop star have to do with a professional services firm? The record label exec, in the first story, does a… Continue reading Virtual or real talent? Does it matter?
Content still rules digital learning – $1.5bn worth of it.
An unfolding consequence of COVID and our shift in working patterns is the amount of investment in various businesses aimed at supporting digital learning. Or rather, businesses aimed at supporting the delivery of what we tend to call learning – elearning content. There is plenty of growth out there if private equity fund investors are… Continue reading Content still rules digital learning – $1.5bn worth of it.
How was the LT digital experience?
Let’s get a few points out of the way. I miss the tribal gathering of the L&D clan this year quite keenly. I miss bumping in to people I have not seen for a while. I miss catching up with people I know will be there. I miss the day away from the desk and… Continue reading How was the LT digital experience?
Building confidence from YouTube instructors
Lucky as I am, my son gave me the excellent Christmas present of an electric guitar building kit. He seems to be developing into a very thoughtful gift giver: this is an interest of mine as a cruddy amateur player; an education on the what and how of the workings of the instrument and it’s… Continue reading Building confidence from YouTube instructors
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